The Ninetieth Arkansas General Assembly was the legislative body of the state of Arkansas in 2015 and 2016. In this General Assembly, the Arkansas Senate and Arkansas House of Representatives were both controlled by the Republicans. In the Senate, 23 senators were Republicans, 11 were Democrats, and one position was vacant until April. In the House, 69 representatives were Republicans, 30 were Democrats, and one was independent.
| 90th Arkansas General Assembly | |||||
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 Arkansas State Capitol (2009) | |||||
| Overview | |||||
| Term | January 12, 2015 – April 2, 2015 | ||||
| Arkansas Senate | |||||
| Members | 34 (23 R, 11 D, 1 vacant) | ||||
| President of the Senate | Tim Griffin (R) | ||||
| President Pro Tempore of the Senate | Jonathan Dismang (R) | ||||
| Majority Leader | Jim Hendren | ||||
| Minority Leader | Keith Ingram | ||||
| Party control | Republican Party | ||||
| House of Representatives | |||||
 House party standings | |||||
| Members | 100 (69 R, 30 D, 1 Independent) | ||||
| House Speaker | Jeremy Gillam (R) | ||||
| Speaker pro Tempore | Jon Eubanks (R) | ||||
| Majority Leader | Ken Bragg (R) | ||||
| Minority Leader | David Whitaker (D) | ||||
| Party control | Republican Party | ||||
| Sessions | |||||
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Sessions
editThe 90th General Assembly opened session on January 12, 2015. A special session was called on May 26, 2015 to move Arkansas's primary date to the SEC Primary.
Major events
editVacancies
edit- Senator Greg Standridge (R-16th) won a special election in February 2015, but was not seated until April 2015
Senate
editLeadership
editOfficers
edit| Office | Officer | Party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| President/Lieutenant Governor | Tim Griffin | Republican | |
| President Pro Tempore of the Senate | Jonathan Dismang | Republican | 16 |
| Assistant Presidents pro tempore | Eddie Joe Williams | Republican | 18 |
| Jane English | Republican | 34 | |
| Cecile Bledsoe | Republican | 9 | |
| Bobby Pierce | Democratic | 25 |
Floor Leaders
edit| Office | Officer | Party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majority Leader | Jim Hendren | Republican | 29 |
| Majority Whip | Jimmy Hickey Jr. | Republican | 28 |
| Minority Leader | Keith Ingram | Democratic | 24 |
| Minority Whip | Bobby Pierce | Democratic | 27 |
Senators
edit| District | Name | Party | Residence | First elected | Seat up | Term-limited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bart Hester | Rep | Cave Springs | 2012 | 2020 | 2028 |
| 2 | Jim Hendren | Rep | Gravette | 2012 | 2020 | 2028 |
| 3 | Cecile Bledsoe | Rep | Rogers | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 4 | Uvalde Lindsey | Dem | Fayetteville | 2012 | 2018 | 2026 |
| 5 | Bryan King | Rep | Green Forest | 2012 | 2018 | 2024 |
| 6 | Gary Stubblefield | Rep | Branch | 2012 | 2018 | 2028 |
| 7 | Jon Woods | Rep | Springdale | 2012 | 2016 | 2024 |
| 8 | Jake Files | Rep | Fort Smith | 2010 | 2018 | 2024 |
| 9 | Terry Rice | Rep | Waldron | 2014 | 2018 | 2024 |
| 10 | Larry Teague | Dem | Nashville | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 11 | Jimmy Hickey Jr. | Rep | Texarkana | 2012 | 2016 | 2028 |
| 12 | Bruce Maloch | Dem | Magnolia | 2012 | 2016 | 2028 |
| 13 | Alan Clark | Rep | Lonsdale | 2012 | 2016 | 2028 |
| 14 | Bill Sample | Rep | Hot Springs | 2010 | 2018 | 2020 |
| 15 | David J. Sanders | Rep | Little Rock | 2012 | 2018 | 2026 |
| 16 | Vacant | 2018 | ||||
| 17 | Scott Flippo | Rep | Mountain Home | 2014 | 2018 | 2030 |
| 18 | Missy Irvin | Rep | Mountain View | 2010 | 2018 | 2026 |
| 19 | Linda Collins-Smith | Rep | Pocahontas | 2014 | 2018 | 2026 |
| 20 | Blake Johnson | Rep | Corning | 2014 | 2018 | 2030 |
| 21 | John Cooper | Rep | Jonesboro | 2014 (special) | 2016 | 2032 |
| 22 | David Burnett | Dem | Osceola | 2010 | 2016 | 2026 |
| 23 | Ron Caldwell | Rep | Wynne | 2012 | 2016 | 2028 |
| 24 | Keith Ingram | Dem | West Memphis | 2012 | 2018 | 2024 |
| 25 | Stephanie Flowers | Dem | Pine Bluff | 2010 | 2016 | 2020 |
| 26 | Eddie Cheatham | Dem | Crossett | 2012 | 2016 | 2022 |
| 27 | Bobby Pierce | Dem | Sheridan | 2012 | 2016 | 2022 |
| 28 | Jonathan Dismang | Rep | Beebe | 2010 | 2016 | 2024 |
| 29 | Eddie Joe Williams | Rep | Cabot | 2010 | 2016 | 2026 |
| 30 | Linda Chesterfield | Dem | Little Rock | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 31 | Joyce Elliott | Dem | Little Rock | 2008 | 2014 | 2018 |
| 32 | David Johnson | Dem | Little Rock | 2008 | 2016 | 2020 |
| 33 | Jeremy Hutchinson | Rep | Benton | 2010 | 2018 | 2020 |
| 34 | Jane English | Rep | North Little Rock | 2012 | 2016 | 2026 |
| 35 | Jason Rapert | Rep | Conway | 2010 | 2018 | 2026 |
House of Representatives
editLeadership
edit| Position | Name | Party | County | District | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majority Leader | Ken Bragg | Republican | Grant | 15 | |
| Majority Whip | Jim Dotson | Republican | Benton | 93 | |
| Majority Caucus Secretary | Charlotte Douglas | Republican | Crawford | 75 | |
| Minority Leader | Eddie Armstrong | Democratic | Pulaski | 37 | |
Representatives
edit| District | Name | Party | First elected | Term-limited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prissy Hickerson | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
| 2 | Lane Jean | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
| 3 | Danny Watson | Rep | 2016 | 2032 |
| 4 | DeAnn Vaught | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 5 | David Fielding | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
| 6 | Matthew Shepherd | Rep | 2010 | 2026 |
| 7 | John Baine | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
| 8 | Jeff Wardlaw | Rep | 2010 | 2026 |
| 9 | LeAnne Burch | Dem | 2016 | 2032 |
| 10 | Mike Holcomb | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 11 | Mark McElroy | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
| 12 | Chris Richey | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
| 13 | David Hillman | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 14 | Camille Bennett | Dem | 2014 | 2030 |
| 15 | Ken Bragg | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 16 | Ken Ferguson | Dem | 2014 | 2030 |
| 17 | Vivian Flowers | Dem | 2014 | 2030 |
| 18 | Richard Womack | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 19 | Justin Gonzales | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 20 | Nate Bell | Ind | 2010 | 2026 |
| 21 | Marcus Richmond | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 22 | Mickey Gates | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 23 | Lanny Fite | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 26 | Laurie Rushing | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 24 | Bruce Cozart | Rep | 2011† | 2028 |
| 25 | John Vines | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
| 27 | Julie Mayberry | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 28 | Kim Hammer | Rep | 2010 | 2026 |
| 29 | Fredrick Love | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
| 30 | Charles Armstrong | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
| 31 | Andy Davis | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 32 | Jim Sorvillo | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 33 | Warwick Sabin | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
| 34 | John Walker | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
| 35 | Clarke Tucker | Dem | 2014 | 2030 |
| 36 | Charles Blake | Dem | 2014 | 2030 |
| 37 | Eddie Armstrong | Dem | 2012 | 2018 |
| 38 | Donnie Copeland | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
| 39 | Mark Lowery | Rep | 2012 | 2018 |
| 40 | Douglas House | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 41 | Karilyn Brown | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 42 | Bob Johnson | Dem | 2014 | 2030 |
| 43 | Tim Lemons | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 44 | Joe Farrer | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 45 | Jeremy Gillam | Rep | 2010 | 2026 |
| 46 | Les Eaves | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 47 | Michael John Gray | Dem | 2014 | 2030 |
| 48 | Reginald Murdock | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
| 49 | Marshall Wright | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
| 50 | Milton Nicks | Dem | 2014 | 2030 |
| 51 | Deborah Ferguson | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
| 52 | Dwight Tosh | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 53 | Dan Sullivan | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 54 | Johnny Rye | Rep | 2016 | 2032 |
| 55 | Monte Hodges | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
| 56 | Joe Jett | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 57 | Jimmy Gazaway | Rep | 2016 | 2032 |
| 58 | Brandt Smith | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 59 | Jack Ladyman | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 60 | James Ratliff | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
| 61 | Scott Baltz | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
| 62 | Michelle Gray | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 63 | James Sturch | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 64 | John Payton | Rep | 2012 | 2018 |
| 65 | Rick Beck | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
| 66 | Josh Miller | Rep | 2012 | 2018 |
| 67 | Stephen Meeks | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
| 68 | Trevor Drown | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
| 69 | Betty Overbey | Dem | 2010 | 2016 |
| 70 | David Meeks | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
| 71 | Kenneth Henderson | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
| 72 | Stephen Magie | Dem | 2012 | 2018 |
| 73 | Mary Bentley | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
| 74 | Jon Eubanks | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
| 75 | Charlotte Douglas | Rep | 2012 | 2018 |
| 76 | Mathew Pitsch | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
| 77 | Justin Boyd | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
| 78 | George McGill | Dem | 2012 | 2018 |
| 79 | Gary Deffenbaugh | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
| 80 | Charlene Fite | Rep | 2012 | 2018 |
| 81 | Justin Harris | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
| 82 | Bill Gossage | Rep | 2012 | 2018 |
| 83 | David Branscum | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
| 84 | Charlie Collins | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
| 85 | David Whitaker | Dem | 2012 | 2018 |
| 86 | Greg Leding | Dem | 2010 | 2016 |
| 87 | Robin Lundstrum | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
| 88 | Lance Eads | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
| 89 | Micah Neal | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 90 | Jana Della Rosa | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 91 | Dan Douglas | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 92 | Kim Hendren | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 93 | Jim Dotson | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 94 | Rebecca Petty | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 95 | Sue Scott | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 96 | Grant Hodges | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 97 | Bob Ballinger | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
| 98 | Ron McNair | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
| 99 | Kelley Linck | Rep | 2010 | 2026 |
| 100 | Nelda Speaks | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |